"Knowing" : Movie Review

Knowing
Theatrical Release: March 20, 2009 (Friday)
Genre: Drama, Supernatural, Sci-fi

Synopsis:
In 1958, an elementary class is asked to draw pictures of what they think is going to happen in the next 50 years. It was sealed in a time capsule for the "future" kids to open it. 50 years later, a new generation of students examines the contents of the time capsule and a cryptic message falls in the hands of young Caleb Myles (Chandler Canterbury) .

As Caleb's dad--Professor Ted Myles (Nicolas Cage) examines the numbers, he makes a startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major global disasterfor past 50 years. And as he further unravels the document's secrets and forewarning which falls on deaf ears, he realizes the message still foretells three additional events happening within the next few days and ultimately brings the question... "what happens when the numbers run out"?

"This gripping supernatural thriller charts one man's faltering steps towards belief in the ultimate order of the universe even as he finds himself surrounded by mounting chaos. Ted's increasingly desperate efforts take him on a heart-pounding race against time until he finds himself facing the ultimate disaster--and the ultimate sacrifice." - http://www.themovieinsider.com/m2394/knowing/

Movie rating: (10 being highest)
During the early part of the story: 9/10 (The supernatural part is seat-gripping!)
Movie rating AFTER the story: 6.5/10 (...not a fan of Sci-fi genres. Aww.)

Trailer:

http://knowing-themovie.com/

Taken: Movie Review

If you're into action movies but is getting tired of the same-old James Bond/Mission Impossible-like movies where basically, a lot of things gets impossibly blown here and there, then here's an action movie for a change.


"Taken" is something closer to reality. This movie revolves on CIA agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) who retires from the Black Ops to give time to his 17-year-old daughter, Kim (Magie Grace). The longest 96 hours of Bryan's life happens when her daughter is kidnapped in broad daylight by an Albanian gang involved in Human Trafficking. Promising to kill the kidnappers, he has 4 days to track and save her daughter before she ultimately vanishes.

With only his expertise and experience, he faces his worst nightmares and let nothing stop him from saving what's left of him.

Released just this week, Taken promises an hour and a-half hour of fast-paced action sequence and a Paternal love unlike other!

Movie Rating: 8.5/10 (10 being highest)

Nike Women Dance Battle Winners

And the results are in! After much sliding, groovin', tilting, exhibitions, cheering all the way, and everything you could expect in an intense dance battle, the prizes to the Nike Women Dance Battle Competition has been bagged!

Here are the winners (and youtube videos I found of their performance)
Congratulations to:

1st place: Ateneo de Manila University - Company of Ateneo Dancers (CAD)
Prizes: P100,000 worth of Nike gift certificates, 10 iPod touch mp3 players and one year Fitness First membership certificates.



2nd Place: Miriam College - Company of One
Prize: P50,000 worth of Nike gift certificates.



3rd Prize: La Consolacion College - Synckupado
Prize: P35,000 worth of Nike gift certificates.

Swoosh Dance Battle

Groove for the win or cheer for your team in Nike Women's Dance Battle competition happening this March 21st (Saturday), 5pm at A.Venue Hall, Makati City!

Being a dancer (before), I know the contestants have poured much sweat, body aches and effort to do the best they can once they do the moves, so give it up for the following colleges who will be participating and who will be transformed:

- Lyceum University
- Mapua College
- Letran College
- Far Eastern University
- Assumption College
- Miriam College
- Ateneo De Manila
- Central Colleges of the Philippines
- La Consolacion College (My school in HS!)
- University of Sto. Tomas
- San Sebastian College
- University of the Philippines

Your school might be part of this big event, and if there's one thing I learned about winning, it's just not about the choreography or how unique each step gets. It's the cheers you get that gives each dancers the motivation to awe the audience (and I meant "wow" them ot "aww" them!). And no matter how much you cheer for your team, if you find the competitor gaining more audience impact, you just don't notice it but you cheer for them and would like them to win (no matter how loyal you maybe to your team)!

Admission is FREE on this event.

Visit http://nikewomen.com.ph/dancebattle/ for more details.

Smack Down Live on July 10!

With the 25th anniversary of WWE's Wrestle Mania coming this April 5th, our favorite Smack Down wrestlers will be back once again to Manila for more body slamming, heavy lifeting, choking slaps and everything we love about WWE!

See them LIVE and feel the dome tremble as they show you their winning moves on July 10 2009 (Friday), 7 pm at the Araneta Coliseum!

Tickets are uberly pricey mind you, but they're already available so might as well start saving now and see Triple H, MVP, Kane, Undertaker, Big Show, John Cena and a lot more you could probably name even faster than Jim Ross! (And I'm expecting Lance to give me a FREE pass to this. Bwohahahaha! XP)

For ticket prices, click here.

Flava of the month!

Two amazing performers have graced our country with their upcoming tour concerts this March 26 & 27!

5-time Grammy Award winning soul Singer, song writer, pianist John Legend performs on the 26th, 8pm at the Araneta Coliseum, featuring his new and seemingly better (than the previous) album, Evolver.

The day after, multi-award winning British R&B superstar who's responsible for chart-topping hits such as Fill Me In, 7 Days, Unbelievable, Don't Love You No More, What's Your Flava? and other more big hits now including recent single Insomnia will be the Flava of the month as Craig David invades Manila on the 27th!

Hi shot new look in Insomnia makes his comeback soemthing to watch out for as it seems like he could go head-to-head with current R&B hot performers like Neyo or Chris Brown (if he still ever picks up the pace after the scandal).

Here's Craig before in Rise & Fall ft. Sting:



Here he is now (minus the beard) in a groovier tune in Insomnia:



Must-have-V.I.P-passes! *crawls* XD

Tickets are available at all ticketnet outlets.

When marketing just got more creative!

Something I found over the net:

A good advertisment I almost thought it was real! :D

"Life's too short for the wrong job!"

Marching March Movies!

March is fast ending and a few good movies seemed to be lined-up for this month and the past but not is not hyped at all! So I might as well do that Job for them by letting you know some of those flicks to watch out for (if you still haven't watched them yet)... given they're [still] showing at the big screen. (If not, Quiapo's has 'em anyway you say? FTW?! XD)

Knowing
Genre: Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Drama
Release date: March 20, 2009
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Ben Mendelsohn




Coraline
Genre: 3D Animation
Release Date: February 06, 2009 (Hey I know it's long over due but it's by Neil Gaiman PLUS Nightare Before Christmas for Pete's sake! It has GOT to be a MUST WATCH!)
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Dawn French

Echelon Conspiracy
Genre: Action
Release Date: Feb 27, 2009
Starring: Shane West, Edward Burns, Ving Rhames, Martin Sheen




I Love You Man
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Feb 20, 2009 Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel




Race to Witch Mountain
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Release Date: March 13, 2009
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Carla Gugino





All hail movie couch potatoes!!! :D

*Source: http://www.themovieinsider.com/

Earth Hour 2009

15 more days to go and all Mother Earth is asking for is to support Earth Hour on March 28, Saturday by turning off all lights from 8:30-9:30 pm.

Together we can make a difference!

Support the Earth Hour 2009!

Visit http://www.earthhour.org/ for more tips on how you can help our environment!

Perya Gala: After event

So I got to attend the Perya Gala event last Friday (March 6) and witnessed for myself the 50 fabulous, Circus-themed, couture avant-garde collection created by young and funky Happy Andrada.

Her hard worked wardrobes were colorful, fresh and modish and sophisticated at the same time which is enough to compete and success in the fast-paced world of Fashion. Together with Dennis Celestial and Hat Momma's work, the Perya feel--from stage to wardrobe was definitely brought to life!

I look forward to more of Happy's amazing concepts and talent [and uberly wishing I get to ramp it too! Haha! :D]

Special mention to newly found friends and fellow Journalist Sam and Jonathan from Business Mirror. Thanks for sharing the Media's seat! I wouldn't have been able to watch the event up close! :D

For more [un-edited] pics I took of the event, visit my flickr!
(I know they're not that good of a shot unlike Jonathan's but please ask for permission if you're going to copy/use the pictures)


Congratulations Happy for a wonderful showcase of unique and eccentric--yet fashionable and wearable outfits well, for event-themes at least. :)

Phil Digi Awards 2009

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The love for local Music, Film & Animation will once again be recognized in the 2009 Philippine Digital Music and Short Film Awards happening this March 11 and 12 at the World Trade Center! Phil Digi Awards is a "two-day congress-type festival with a red carpet night where the stars in the Music and Short Film industry will participate together with the amateur and professional directors, songwriters, composers, arrangers and performers. This event will conclude the online contest hosted by a group of Content and Technology Providers that will happen on March 11 and 12, 2009 at the World Trade Center. It`s going to be a night of real Filipino Music, film and performance.

Since this is a technology-driven event, key influential people from the technology industry will be present from mobile phones and gadgets to soft wares and hardware applications.

Of course, the fans and critics will never miss this event for they are the key decision maker on who is going to bag the awards."

To participate in this event, you need to go to www.phildigiawards.com and click the DOWNLOAD AND VOTE tab. You can listen to the songs and watch the trailer of the films by clicking the preview button and vote for your best entry in the long list of different categories!

If you want to attend the 2-day congress, Student rate is at Php 500 + VAT for 2 days / Php 300 + VAT for one day. Professionals are charged Php 750 + VAT for 2 days / Php 500 + VAT for 1 day. Hey, it's not like everyday you get to appreciate real pinoy talent! :)

For more info, visit http://www.phildigiawards.com

Have you watched them sleep?

A forwarded e-mail that makes sense enough to share... (click on the image for a bigger picture)

"Perya: A Whimsical Fashion Gala and Benefit Show"

If you're into fashion, art, photography, LOMO or simply an enthusiast for exciting events, then you shouldn't miss Perya Gala happening this Friday, March 06, 2009!

"Perya: A Whimsical Fashion Gala and Benefit Show" is a showcase of Happy Andrada’s 50-piece couture avant-garde collection that is crafted with quality, theatric and wearable. The vibrant and colorful collection will showcase an assorted array of characters: ‘Serena’ (Mermaid), ‘Babaeng Gagamba’ (Spider Woman), and many more.

It also collaborates with young and creative wizards who also excel in their fields such as Paolo Icasas (art), Dennis Celestial (accessories), Hat Momma (hats), Maverick by Design (illuminators), Schu (shoes), Darrel Pobre (photography), Electronica Manila (music), Happy Days (graphic art), I.N.K. Illustrador Ng Kabataan (art), Lomo Manila (vintage photography), Ony Carcamo (ventriloquist), Musicality (dance group), PIDO (set design and event styling), BaiCapture (photo booth), and the De La Salle University Pops Orchestra.

Happening this March 06, 8pm at the A-Venue Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City. Cocktail starts at 6:30! Tickets range from P500 (Gold) to P300 (Silver). Free entrance to those who arrive in Cosplay! (But if you won't, attire is fashionable chick for females but I don't know what men should wear).

For more info, go to http://www.peryagala.com/

*Source:
http://www.yehey.com/lifestyle/woman/article2.aspx?id=32851

Be part of the 100,000!

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Yes, it's another round and hopefully they finish this one--- it's Eraserheads Live: Final Set! Watch as they perform their last (?) concert together on March 7, 2009 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Tickets are currently running out so if you want to be a part of the 100,000 who can only witness this music milestone, it's either it's gonna cost ye or your lucky enough to get a hold of the free tickets brought to you by Smart or MTV! (dang I'm so loyal to my company. XD)